There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Las Vegas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Merced Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MCE - LAS
3h 8m$146–437Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SCK - LAS
4h 6m$74–345Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 55m$86–129Drive 447.3 mi
- Drive from Merced to Las Vegascar 447.3 mi
7h 27m$82–118Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane FAT - LAS
4h 47m$112–374Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SMF - LAS
6h 32m$177–358Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane OAK - LAS
6h 47m$198–515Bus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Las Vegas Stripbus FlixBus 2038
13h 22m$83–128
Merced to Las Vegas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Las Vegas is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Las Vegas is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Las Vegas. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at South Strip Transit Terminal via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Merced and Las Vegas is 317 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Las Vegas without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 9h 55m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Merced to Las Vegas, including transfers.
Merced to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
The best way to get from Merced to Las Vegas is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 55m.
Merced to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Las Vegas is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Merced to Las Vegas.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to South Strip Transit Terminal via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Las Vegas Strip
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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